Author: Metal Storm

  • Animals As Leaders Announce Australian Tour with Car Bomb

    Animals As Leaders, the groundbreaking heavy music act from Washington D.C., is set to embark on a full national tour in Australia this September. The tour will commemorate their influential album, The Joy of Motion, which redefined progressive metal upon its release in 2014. Known for their technical prowess and emotional depth, tracks like Kascade…

  • LUCIFER Unveils 2025 Tour Dates with Fresh Line-Up

    LUCIFER, the renowned metal band, has announced a series of new shows for 2025 along with an exciting new live line-up. Chapter V of their journey commenced in May 2023, marked by the release of the lead single ‘A Coffin Has No Silver Lining’ as they toured with Ghost and Coven, building anticipation for their…

  • Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens Announces 2025 Australian Tour Dates

    Renowned heavy metal vocalist Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens has thrilled fans by announcing his 2025 Australian tour. The former Judas Priest and Iced Earth singer, known for his exceptional vocal range, is set to rock five capital cities in February next year. Owens, whose illustrious career includes stints with various iconic bands, is a celebrated figure…

  • Gruesome’s ‘Silent Echoes’: Navigating Death Metal’s Legacy

    Gruesome, a death metal band hailing from California and Florida, has been making waves in the metal scene with their latest album, “Silent Echoes.” The band, often associated with the old school death metal revivalist movement, draws heavy inspiration from the iconic band Death. This influence has earned Gruesome both praise and criticism, with some…

  • Album Review: Plaguewielder (USA) – In Dust & Ash

    🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: In Dust Track 2: Wrong Choice 🎸 Album Review: Plaguewielder, the atmospheric blackened sludge metal band hailing from the United States, has unleashed their latest offering titled ‘In Dust & Ash’. This two-track EP encapsulates the band’s signature sound while delving deeper into themes of desolation, decay, and inner turmoil. With…

  • Album Review: Schattenfall – Oh Wind, Mein Bruder

    🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Oh Wind, mein Bruder Track 2: Unterwürfige Schönheit des Sterbens Track 3: Einsamkeit VIII 🎸 Album Review: Album Review: ‘Oh Wind, Mein Bruder’ by Schattenfall German black metal outfit Schattenfall returns with their latest offering, ‘Oh Wind, Mein Bruder’, a haunting and atmospheric journey into the depths of darkness and introspection.…

  • Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons Announce 2025 Tribute Tour

    Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons are gearing up for an extensive Summer 2025 tour across the UK and Europe, promising a treat for Heavy Metal enthusiasts. Alongside their electrifying headlining performances, the band has revealed plans for two exclusive Motörhead tribute shows to honor the iconic group’s 50-year legacy. Heavy Metal Logbook: A book…

  • Lucifer Metal Band Gears Up for Exciting 2025 Shows

    Lucifer, the metal band, has been making waves in the music scene since the release of their album “Lucifer V” in January 2024. The band’s history took a new turn in May 2023 when they embarked on a series of arena shows with Ghost and co-headlined a US tour with Coven. The release of “Lucifer…

  • Impureza Unleashes Flamenco-Metal Epic ‘Pestilencia’ from ‘Alcázares

    Impureza, the Franco-Spanish metal band, has unleashed their flamenco-metal scourge “Pestilencia,” the lead single from their upcoming album “Alcázares.” The band’s unique style, known as Hispanic Metal, merges death-metal intensity, flamenco guitar intricacy, and Spanish vocals, reflecting their Iberian heritage. Introduction to Flamenco Guitar: 30 “falsetas” in 10 flamenco styles | $20.79 The concept album…

  • Album Review: Barshasketh – Antinomian Asceticism

    🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Radiant Aperture Track 2: Nitimur in Vetitum Track 3: Lebenswelt Below Track 4: Charnel Quietism Track 5: Phaneron Engulf Track 6: Antinomian Asceticism Track 7: Exultation of Ceaseless Defiance 🎸 Album Review: Barshasketh’s latest offering, ‘Antinomian Asceticism’, is a sonic journey that delves deep into the abyss of black metal, pushing…

  • Album Review: Tremonti – The End Will Show Us How

    🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: The Mother, the Earth and I Track 2: One More Time Track 3: Just Too Much Track 4: Nails Track 5: It’s Not Over Track 6: The End Will Show Us How Track 7: Tomorrow We Will Fail Track 8: I’ll Take My Chances Track 9: The Bottom Track 10: Live…

  • Blind Guardian Announces The God Machine Tour 2025 Across North America

    Blind Guardian, the renowned German heavy metal band, recently unveiled footage from their rehearsals for The God Machine Tour 2025, captured in March. The band’s return to North America is eagerly anticipated, with a headlining tour scheduled for Fall 2025. Fans can expect a spectacular performance as Blind Guardian brings their iconic album, Somewhere Far…

  • Album Review: The Halo Effect – March Of The Unheard

    🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Conspire to Deceive Track 2: Detonate Track 3: Our Channel to the Darkness Track 4: Cruel Perception Track 5: What We Become Track 6: This Curse of Silence Track 7: March of the Unheard Track 8: Forever Astray Track 9: Between Directions Track 10: A Death That Becomes Us 🎸 Album…

  • Album Review: Beriedir – Liminal Spaces

    🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Halo Track 2: Neon Track 3: In the Corner of My Eyes Track 4: As Tight as Phantoms Hold Track 5: F.I.V.E. Track 6: More than Starlight Track 7: Burnout Track 8: Anemoia Track 9: Massive Track 10: In the Liminal Space 🎸 Album Review: **Album Review: ‘Liminal Spaces’ by Beriedir**…

  • Alice In Chains Cancels Tour Due to Drummer’s Health Scare

    Alice In Chains has made the difficult decision to cancel their upcoming tour following drummer Sean Kinney’s health scare. The band prioritized Kinney’s well-being after he experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency, leading to the cancellation of their US tour, headline shows, and festival appearances. Despite their eagerness to return to the stage, the band emphasized…

  • Fairyland Reveals ‘Karma’ Single from ‘The Story Remains

    French symphonic power metal band Fairyland has unveiled their latest single and music video titled “Karma,” which is part of their upcoming album “The Story Remains” set to release in June via Frontiers Music Srl. The bassist, Willdric Lievin, explains that “Karma” delves into the theme of self-centered individuals who disregard the consequences of their…

  • Album Review: Magnum – Live At KK’s Steel Mill

    🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Days of No Trust Track 2: Lost on the Road to Eternity Track 3: The Monster Roars Track 4: The Archway of Tears Track 5: Dance of the Black Tattoo Track 6: Where Are You Eden? Track 7: The Flood Track 8: The Day After the Night Before Track 9: Wild…

  • Album Review: FaithXtractor – Loathing & The Noose

    🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Loathing 🎸 Album Review: Album Review: ‘Loathing & The Noose’ by FaithXtractor FaithXtractor, the Ohio-based blackened death metal outfit, has returned with their latest offering ‘Loathing & The Noose’. This album marks a significant progression in the band’s sound, delving deeper into themes of despair, hatred, and the human condition. With…

  • Album Review: Ex Deo – Year Of The Four Emperors

    🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Galba Track 2: Otho Track 3: Vitellius Track 4: Vespasian 🎸 Album Review: **Album Review: ‘Year Of The Four Emperors’ by Ex Deo** **Introduction:** Ex Deo, the Canadian symphonic death metal band known for their epic soundscapes and historical themes, returns with their highly anticipated fourth album, ‘Year Of The Four…